Europa League: Rodgers fears lengthy layoff for Celtic striker Kelechi Iheanacho
Story: written by Peterson October 24,2025
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has issued a concerning update regarding the fitness of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho following the club’s 2-1 UEFA Europa League win against Austria’s Sturm Graz on Thursday.
Iheanacho was forced off early in the match after sustaining an apparent muscle problem. Rodgers later confirmed that the attacker suffered a hamstring injury and may face an extended period on the sidelines. Speaking to TNT Sports, the manager noted that the early assessment suggests a significant setback affecting the player’s availability.
Iheanacho, who joined the Scottish champions on a free transfer during the summer window, has already become a key figure in the club’s frontline. His potential absence could pose a major challenge to Celtic’s attacking options moving forward.
